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New batch of Turkish troops arrives in Qatar - Aljazeera.com

Joint exercises, expected to start after Eid al-Fitr, could eventually draw up to 1,000 Turkish soldiers to Qatar. 30 Jun 2017. The Turkish military base in Qatar is a first for Turkey in the Arab World [Reuters]. Qatar's ministry of defence has ...and more »

Qatar: Big lessons from a small country - The Straits Times

Qatar's experience reminds Singapore of the need for small states to behave like small states, and to cherish regional and international institutions. As a long-time student of geopolitics (for over 46 years), I am rarely surprised by geopolitical ...and more »

Qatar copies rival Saudi's 'investment diplomacy' - Daily Mail

President Donald Trump may accuse Qatar of sponsoring terrorism, but that did not stop the wealthy emirate this week from lighting up the Empire State building in the national colors of the Middle Eastern nation. Trump -- who himself once tried to ...and more »

Qatar: Saudi Arabia is taking a chance – and Iran could be the ultimate winner - The Conversation UK

Meysam Tayebipour does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment. Partners. Lancaster ...and more »

Gulf Crisis Is Leading to Difficult Choices in the Horn of Africa - Chatham House

The foreign ministers of Somalia and Qatar hold a joint press conference on 25 May. Photo: Getty Images. The Horn of Africa is already feeling increased stress on regional relations, and faces the potential for heightened instability, as a result of ...and more »

The Palace Intrigue at the Heart of the Qatar Crisis - Foreign Policy (blog)

The Saudis don't believe the young emir of Qatar is really running the country — and they're looking for regime change. By Simon Henderson. | June 30, 2017, 3:40 PM. The emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani speaks during a press conference ...and more »

After two years of grooming, Saudi Arabia's King Salman last week appointed his son, Mohammed bin Salman, to be next in line for the crown. The decision cuts out the current crown prince, Mohammed bin Nayef, who has worked closely with the United ...and more »